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Walking Tours of Oxford
Experience the City of Dreaming Spires with Expert Guides
Founded in 2013 by Green Badge Guide Heidi Boon Rickard, Walking Tours of Oxford offers memorable experiences in Oxford. Whether it’s your first visit or a return to this beautiful place, we offer guided walks that promise to enthral, educate, and inspire.
Led by fully qualified guides – members of the Institute of Tourist Guiding and/or The Oxford Guild of Tour Guides – each tour is carefully curated to showcase Oxford’s rich tapestry of history, architecture, literature, and academic tradition.
Discover Oxford’s Timeless Charm
Oxford is a city steeped in history, dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. Around every corner, there’s something to captivate: the iconic architecture of the University’s ancient colleges, the serene beauty of the rivers and parks, and the countless stories that have shaped this remarkable place.
Our walking tours invite you to step into this history and explore the real Oxford – past and present.
A Tour to Suit Every Visitor
We offer a range of experiences designed to suit all interests and schedules:
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- Simply Oxford University Tour – Group or private
Get the most out of your stay with a curated overview of the city’s key landmarks and university heritage. - Morse, Lewis & Endeavour Tours – Group or private
Dive into the world of Oxford’s most famous detectives and uncover the locations behind the stories. - Bespoke Tours – Private
Tailor-made to your interests, with optional college entry (subject to timing and additional fees). Choose from:- Oxford University
- Morse, Lewis, Endeavour and Oxford
- Film Sites (incl. Harry Potter)
- Literature
- … and many more
- Simply Oxford University Tour – Group or private
Highlights You’ll See Along the Way
Your guide will meet you at a central location before leading you through the very heart of Oxford. Please note we do not provide a route for group or private tours as we do not follow a script. We will simply adapt our route on the day to guarantee an optimal experience. Highlights include (from the outside):
- The Bodleian Library and Weston Library
- Radcliffe Camera and Bridge of Sighs
- Sheldonian Theatre and the Emperors’ Heads
- The Old Schools’ Quadrangle
- Gargoyles and grotesques adorning college façades
- Outside views of colleges such as Balliol, Trinity, Brasenose, All Souls, and New College
The Oxford Experience – Simply the Best
Every tour is led by an expert who brings Oxford’s stories to life with knowledge, warmth, and humour. Whether you’re passionate about history, literature, film, or the University itself, we’ll ensure your tour is engaging, informative, and unforgettable.
Why Choose Walking Tours of Oxford?
- Clear and transparent pricing
- All guides are fully qualified, holding Green or Blue Badge accreditation.
- Members of the Institute of Tourist Guiding and/or Oxford Guild of Tour Guides.
- Rated 4.9 stars on TripAdvisor, with a Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years.
- Award-winning tours most recently named Guided Walking Tour of the Year, Oxford 2025 by International Explorer.
- 5-star reviews on Facebook and Google.
- Each tour is unique – no fixed scripts or set routes. Your guide will adapt the walk to make the most of the day.
- Friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate local guides.
- Many of our guides have personal connections to Oxford University.
- Heidi, the owner, has a strong connection to the University – her son studied at Oxford, giving her direct insight into student life.
- Local tips and tailored recommendations on what else to see and do in Oxford.
- Simply the best tour experience in the city!
“You won’t find a better tour experience!”
“I’ve visited Oxford every year in the winter for about a decade, bringing a group of university students from the USA each time. We’ve used many tour guides over those years, with varying success. We found Heidi and Walking Tours last year, and booked her again this year. I can say without a doubt she is the best. As advertised, she customizes the experience, and she readily acceded to my list of special requests, helping our students to discover the magic of Oxford. We hope to work with Heidi for many years to come!”
-TripAdvisor January 2017
“Absolutely excellent!”
Heidi our tour guide was absolutely excellent and our day was made so much better by having done the Oxford Highlights with her. She was friendly and so knowledgeable and really tailored the tour to our interests and the other guests. Would recommend this to everyone!
Google May 2021
Contact us
Email: office@walkingtoursofoxford.co.uk
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https://www.kayak.co.uk/Oxford.1861.guide
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